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Le Havre

2011, Movie, 1h 34min

In this warmhearted comic yarn from Aki Kaurismäki, fate throws the young African refugee Idrissa (Blondin Miguel) into the path of Marcel Marx (André Wilms), a kindly old bohemian who shines shoes for a living in the French harbor city Le Havre. With inborn optimism and the support of his tight-knit community, Marcel stands up to the officials doggedly pursuing the boy for deportation. A political fairy tale that exists somewhere between the reality of contemporary France and the classic French cinema of the past, LE HAVRE is a charming, deadpan delight and one of the Finnish director’s finest films.

Country: France,Finland,Germany

Director:

Aki Kaurismäki

Cast:

Jean-Pierre Darroussin,

Jean-Pierre Léaud,

Pierre Étaix,

André Wilms

Reviews

Critic Scott Tobias

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It’s a pleasing, well-proportioned trifle...

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Roger Ebert

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There is nothing cynical or cheap about it, it tells a good story with clear eyes and a level gaze, and it just plain makes you feel good.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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It's a satisfying and distinctively lovable film.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Guy Lodge

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Aki Kaurismäki offers a reminder that he's a still one of the freshest voices in cinema.

Read full review at Empire

Critic David Jenkins

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Aki Kaurismäki’s charming people-trafficking drama gently floats into the realms of the magical.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...a story about community and how it unites for something it deems important.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Frequently asked questions

What is Le Havre about? Toggle content

In the French port city of Le Havre, Marcel Marx - a former author and bohemian who has abandoned his literary ambitions - leads a simple life with his wife Arletty. When Arletty falls seriously ill, Marcel's path intersects with that of Idrissa, a young African refugee fleeing persecution. With the help of friendly neighbors, Marcel risks everything to hide Idrissa from the authorities, defying the cold and blind mechanisms of the state. In this touching portrayal of solidarity and hope, Marcel's optimism shines brightly amidst the harsh realities of the world.

Where can I stream Le Havre? Toggle content

You can stream Le Havre on: Apple TV Store

What movies are similar to Le Havre? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Le Havre include Crazy, Stupid, Love., Delivery, The Descendants, The Intouchables, In Bruges, The Wolf of Wall Street.

When was Le Havre released for streaming? Toggle content

Le Havre was released for streaming on April 6, 2012.